Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Music 123
Course Title
Beginning Voice
Credits
2
Date of Outline
January 2004
2. Course Description
3. Contact Hours/Type
Students explore and develop their
natural singing voice. Introduces
principles of voice production
as related to problems of vocal
literature at an elementary level.
2 hours/lecture/lab
4. Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
MUS 108, 114
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Provides the student with an opportunity to develop their natural singing voice.
Instruction includes basic steps of vocal production as well as fundamentals of
musicianship. Solo and group performance is required.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Sing with proper intonation
Sing with proper vocal production
Sing with proper drama
Be familiar with the fundamentals of singing.
Sing with proper enunciation
Sing with proper pronunciation
Listen critically to themselves
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
15 weeks
Survey of literature (singing)
15 weeks
Drill Musicianship Skills
16 weeks
Vocal Exercises
1 6 weeks
Aural Training
4 weeks
Performance Practices
14 weeks
Diction for Singers
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
Klein, Joseph. Vocal Technique
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9.
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
50 – 60%
Learn to Sing Properly
5 – 30%
Concert Reports
10 – 30%
Term Projects
10 – 30%
Portfolio Preparation
5 – 20%
Final Concert
10 – 20%
Memorize Musical Material
40 – 50%
Punctuality, attendance, and participation
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will
be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Class demonstrations
Class discussions
Guest lecturers
Instructor lectures
Private studio instruction
Audio, visual, or computer presentations
Student presentations
Other learning experiences, such as collaborative, service, and experiential